Cothwes 6 - 1 Markby

Key Events:

• 27' Cothwes Giorgi Shainidze scores, assisted by Nelson Semedo
• 34' Yellow card to Cothwes Julio Montero
• 37' Yellow card to Cothwes Manuel Raymond
• 43' Cothwes Kyunghwan Chon scores
• 45' Cothwes Manuel Raymond scores
• 48' Yellow card to Markby Joao Mendonça
• 51' Yellow card to Markby Bernardino Tavares Mendes
• 52' Cothwes Ndiaga Ndiaye scores, assisted by Pablo Leiva
• 60' Yellow card to Markby Jaime Cerda
• 73' Cothwes Giorgi Shainidze scores
• 79' Yellow card to Cothwes Giorgi Shainidze
• 83' Markby Blagoje Rakić scores, assisted by Joao Mendonça
• 90' Cothwes Julio Montero scores

The match was a showcase of contrasting approaches. Cothwes held 63% possession and fired 25 shots, 18 on target, with an expected goals tally of 5.24. Their tactical discipline was evident in their high pass accuracy of 85%, enabling them to sustain pressure and create numerous scoring opportunities. Markby, on the other hand, managed just four shots, all on target, with an xG of only 1.03, reflecting their limited attacking threat. Their 37% possession and lower pass accuracy of 73% suggest they were often on the back foot, chasing shadows and resorting to set pieces, as indicated by their six corners. The game’s flow was punctuated by a series of bookings, with three yellow cards each, but no red cards, highlighting a game of physicality rather than brutality.

Tactically, Cothwes capitalized on their superior ball control and shot creation, translating their dominance into a commanding scoreline. The early goal from Giorgi Shainidze in the 27th minute set the tone, assisted by Nelson Semedo, and was quickly followed by a second from Kyunghwan Chon before halftime. The hosts continued their assault after the break, with Manuel Raymond adding a third and Ndiaga Ndiaye scoring the fourth, assisted by Pablo Leiva. Shainidze’s second goal in the 73rd minute sealed his man-of-the-match performance, though he was cautioned shortly after. Markby’s lone goal came late, through Blagoje Rakić, assisted by Joao Mendonça, but it was little more than a consolation in a game dominated by Cothwes’ relentless attack and tactical discipline.

For Markby, no player reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles across the pitch.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Cothwes 63% - Markby 37% Shots (On Target): Cothwes 25 (18) - Markby 4 (4) Corners: Cothwes 2 - Markby 6 Fouls: Cothwes 11 - Markby 15 Yellow Cards: Cothwes 3 - Markby 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Cothwes 7 - Markby 4 Pass Accuracy: Cothwes 85% - Markby 73% Tackles: Cothwes 14 - Markby 6

The statistics reveal a game where Cothwes’ control and shot volume translated into a convincing victory, with their high possession and accuracy underpinning their offensive success. Meanwhile, Markby’s limited attacking output and defensive struggles were laid bare, despite their set-piece opportunities. The result leaves Cothwes well-placed in Division 7 League 17, while Markby will need to regroup and tighten their defensive shape if they are to challenge more effectively in future fixtures.